HOW TO: Make Organic Sculpting Clay in 4 Simple Steps Using 4 Ingredients!

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HOW TO: Make Crunchy Nori Crackers Kids will Love

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Giant Spider is the Ultimate Climbing Structure for Courageous Kids

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HOW TO: Make Organic Homemade Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches

by , 06/17/13   filed under: baking, cooking, green family, green kids, how-to, recipes

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England’s ‘Play Streets’ Initiative Shuts Down Streets so Kids are Free to Play in their Neighborhood

by , 06/17/13   filed under: eco play, green family, green kids

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An outstanding new initiative called Play Streets has just launched in Reading, a large town in Berkshire, England. Though an ocean away, this locale’s bright idea is something many communities worldwide should try to imitate and implement. The concept behind Play Streets is to close down a street for a set time in order to allow children to play safely on their own street with friends who live nearby (Yep, just like how we used to play in our neighborhoods as kids). For adults, the program offers the added opportunity to get to know their neighbors. A Play Street can be created for up to three hours, on any day of the week, and up to once every fortnight — giving kids some free time without parents having to worry that they’re running around with cars. Inhabitants of residential neighborhoods can fill out an application requesting to participate. Due to the nature of the program, applicants must collect supporting signatures from about two-thirds of all residents who live on the street. The program will be running as a trial for one year, but hopefully Play Streets will be a success and will continue indefinitely. This program is a great way to help increase childhood activity while allowing kids to simply be kids. Wouldn’t you love to see a program like this in your community?

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5 Green Summer Camps & How to Find an Eco-Minded Summer Camp Near You

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6 of the World’s Coolest Green Playgrounds

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CoolKidsNYC’s Edgy Organic Collection Gives Trendy Kids Street Credit

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Well-dressed kids aren’t born, they’re styled. And funky organic clothing retailer CoolKidsNYC makes it effortless to outfit kiddos in chic apparel. Your little fashionista can express herself in an offbeat organic pineapple print tee or look snappy in the crocodile tee that’s sure to turn heads. We’re stoked about this kid-friendly organic collection that specializes in unique high-quality threads with a bit of inspiration from the streets of New York City. “We find inspiration in the dynamic style and colorful soul of New York City and its diverse neighborhoods. CoolKidsNYC encourages you to experience the fashion sense of artsy SoHo, the urban Hip Hop of the South Bronx, the swagger of Harlem’s 125th Street, the exclusive glamour and flair of Madison and 5th Avenues, the punk-rock and skater styles of the Lower East Side and the bohemian feel of Brooklyn all under one domain,” the brand boasts on its website.

Check out the collection of stylish organic fashions here.

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Eco-Friendly Musical Instruments That Will Delight Tots

Eco-Friendly Musical Instruments That Will Delight Tots

Did you know that early music training benefits your baby’s brain? With that in mind, we’ve rounded up 5 green musical toys for your budding musician! The eco-friendly xylophone pictured above

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Babywearing Daddy Doll Promotes Childcare as a Family Affair

Babywearing Daddy Doll Promotes Childcare as a Family Affair

Gone are the days when mom, and mom alone took care of the baby. Nowadays, REAL men know that dads can help promote breastfeeding, change diapers like a pro, co-sleep like a champ and would never

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HOW TO: Make Vegan, Gluten-Free Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites

HOW TO: Make Vegan, Gluten-Free Frozen Chocolate Banana Bites

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The HugglePod HangOut is a Perfect Haven for Summer Days

The HugglePod HangOut is a Perfect Haven for Summer Days

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Single-Load Liquid Laundry Packets are a Serious Health Hazard for Kids

Single-Load Liquid Laundry Packets are a Serious Health Hazard for Kids

Image courtesy CPSC The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received about 500 incident reports in 2012 involving injury due to colorful single load liquid laundry packets. In response, CPSC is

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Huggies Designs Pregnancy Belt that Lets Dads “Feel” Baby’s Kick When Mom Does

Huggies Designs Pregnancy Belt that Lets Dads “Feel” Baby’s Kick When Mom Does

Dads-to-be don’t have the benefit of experiencing the joys of pregnancy in a physical sense (or the morning sickness for that matter), but a new pregnancy belt designed by Huggies is giving new dads a

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World’s First Green Library for Kids “My Tree House” Opens its Doors!

World’s First Green Library for Kids “My Tree House” Opens its Doors!

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The Quinny Jett LongboardStroller is a Stroller/Skateboard Hybrid!

The Quinny Jett LongboardStroller is a Stroller/Skateboard Hybrid!

Skateboarders rejoice! The new Quinny Jett turns an unassuming jaunt in the stroller into an invigorating skate session. The longboard stroller was designed by Studio Peter Van Riet for Quinny, combining

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Unacceptable Levels is a New Film that Documents the Immense Harm Chemicals are Causing People and the Planet

Unacceptable Levels is a New Film that Documents the Immense Harm Chemicals are Causing People and the Planet

Unacceptable Levels is a new film that examines the many problems we face due to rampant chemical use in our world. Filmmaker and father, Ed Brown, interviewed leading experts in the fields of science,

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Sleep Deprived Moms May Have Higher Risk of Developing Heart Disease

Sleep Deprived Moms May Have Higher Risk of Developing Heart Disease

Image courtesy Shutterstock It’s very easy to fall into a super-mom position where you take on the bulk of the child raising, chores and the insurmountable tasks that seem to surround moms who

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